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Subject:Re: Help with coolant system
From:Daniel Schmitz
Date:Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:33:23 -0800

For what it's worth, I am replacing the radiator, all hoses, plastic
pieces, sensors, exp. tank and water pump. I've already blown two
coolant hoses and have experienced your symptoms for awhile now. I'm
hoping that it's just a whole lot of cooling system neglect from the
previous owner. My engine only has about 29K on it, so I'm thinking it's
not a head gasket leak.

Dan

Jeffrey R wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/25/2001 11:44:14 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> danrich@CCMAUI.NET writes:
>
> > I've own my 87 GL since new and it now has 211,000 miles on it, new engine
> >  now, never replace the radiator and I was wondering if its time to do so
> >  because of the slow traffic/hi altitude over heating. The expansion tank
> >  when it over heats empties into the overflow tank and exposes the sensor
> and
> >  the red like begins to blink.
>
>